Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suh b-stan-shee-uh nahy-gruh, nig-ruh]
- /səbˈstæn ʃi ə ˈnaɪ grə, ˈnɪg rə/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [suh b-stan-shee-uh nahy-gruh, nig-ruh]
- /səbˈstæn ʃi ə ˈnaɪ grə, ˈnɪg rə/
Definitions of substantia nigra words
- noun plural substantia nigra a deeply pigmented area of the midbrain containing dopamine-producing nerve cells. 1
- noun substantia nigra a layer of grey matter in the brain that produces dopamine and contains pigmented nerve cells, loss of which has been associated with Parkinson's disease 0
- noun substantia nigra a layer of dark cells in the midbrain that produce the neurotransmitter dopamine: Parkinson's disease is caused by an inadequate supply of dopamine 0
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Origin of substantia nigra
First appearance:
before 1880 One of the 23% newest English words
1880-85; < New Latin: black substance
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Parts of speech for Substantia nigra
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substantia nigra popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
substantia nigra usage trend in Literature
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